jam session
noun
: an often impromptu performance by a group especially of jazz musicians that is characterized by improvisation
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Singing close to the mic sometimes muffled her lyrics, making the songs sound like atmospheric jam sessions rather than clear performances.
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Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The show is slated to last roughly 5 1/2 hours — or maybe longer, depending on the all-in jam session at the end.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Feb. 2025
Use it as a digital photo frame, a smart home control center, or just a music jam session.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
Martin is thankful for Miami winters and Miami Heat basketball, for shows at the Bandshell and car jam sessions to Afrobeta and Magic City Hippies.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The show is slated to last roughly 5 1/2 hours — or maybe longer, depending on the all-in jam session at the end.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Feb. 2025
Use it as a digital photo frame, a smart home control center, or just a music jam session.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
Martin is thankful for Miami winters and Miami Heat basketball, for shows at the Bandshell and car jam sessions to Afrobeta and Magic City Hippies.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Jam session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jam%20session. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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